Health Promotion award for Prof Etowa
Friday 26 April 2024 The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) has announced its 2024 meritorious award winners. Among them is Ottawa’s leading researcher and nursing professor, Nigerian-born Josephine Etowa. Below...
Dr. Wisdom Tettey appointed Carleton University’s 17th President
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 The Board of Governors is pleased to announce that following an international search process that engaged hundreds of internal and external constituents, Dr. Wisdom Tettey has...
Outstanding Alumni award for Chimwemwe Undi
University of Manitoba graduate receives 2024 Distinguished Alumni award Thursday April 4, 2024 Whether they pushed the envelope in business, community health, research, community service, or storytelling, the 2024 University...
Canada provides $142 million aid to Congo DR and Benin
Minister Ahmed Hussen announces over $142 million in funding to support health systems and women’s health and rights and provide humanitarian assistance in Democratic Republic of Congo and in Benin...
5 ways to help seniors maintain their independence
Saturday 27 April 2024 5 ways to help seniors maintain their independence Older adulthood can be one of the most fulfilling times in a person’s life, but many of usworry...
In conversation with Mylcha Kerr-Faucher, Community Builder award winner
Thursday 14 March 2024 By Joy Osiagwu Mylcha Kerr-Faucher shared exciting stories of her early life in the United Kingdom and exceptional acts of service to humanity as a volunteer...
Councillor King’s newsletter: 26 April 2024
A Message from Councillor King This week, I attended an affordable housing announcement held by the Government of Canada and Canada Lands Company in Wateridge Village. As part of a...
Fourth annual Afro-Descendants Connect on the Hill
Thursday 11 April 2024 Fourth annual Afro-Descendants Connect on the Hill by Olivia Barrett Community leaders from across the country and across the Black community gathered to discuss ways to...
Ifeoma Chinwuba: Miracle of Mercy
Miracle of Mercy, A true Story of Courage in the Face of Adversity, Book review: by Ifeoma Chinwuba Mercy Azo-Mbi with Paul T. Ayah, Westbrow Press, Bloomington, 2023. 120 pp...
Third Annual Black Business Expo held at Shaw Centre
Sunday 14 April 2024 Diverse range of Black business entrepreneurs showcase their products and services at Third Annual Black Business Expo by Olivia Barrett There was one very obvious change...